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WILLIAM EGGLESTON © (Memphis, Tennessee, 1939)
Untitled (Man with cigarette), 1985 ca.
Chromogenic print
Cm 50.8 x 33.7
Signed in ink on verso
1985 ca.
Perfect condition
Provenance: Purchased from the artist in the 1980s
Acquired by the current owner at Sotheby's
This 1980s photograph by William Eggleston captures a man with a cigarette in a spontaneous yet meticulously composed pose. A pioneer of color photography, Eggleston is known for his masterful use of natural light and saturated colors. In the 1980s, his style became even more refined, combining a cinematic aesthetic with a documentary approach that transforms everyday scenes into images with a strong visual and emotional impact.
Cm 50.8 x 33.7
Signed in ink on verso
1985 ca.
Perfect condition
Provenance: Purchased from the artist in the 1980s
Acquired by the current owner at Sotheby's
This 1980s photograph by William Eggleston captures a man with a cigarette in a spontaneous yet meticulously composed pose. A pioneer of color photography, Eggleston is known for his masterful use of natural light and saturated colors. In the 1980s, his style became even more refined, combining a cinematic aesthetic with a documentary approach that transforms everyday scenes into images with a strong visual and emotional impact.
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